Eagles' Vic Fangio jokes about Dr. Fauci during press conference

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Eagles' Vic Fangio jokes about Dr. Fauci during press conference
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Vic Fangio, the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive coordinator, drew attention during a press conference on July 30 by making jokes referencing Dr. Anthony Fauci. His comments came after Fauci exercised his Fifth Amendment rights in a Senate hearing the previous day. Fangio opened with a joke about taking the Fifth on questions, highlighting the atmosphere of humor during the media session. He further joked that a reporter asking about Brandon Graham had gotten "Fauci'd" when they were unable to get a response from GM Howie Roseman. The Eagles are currently in training camp, preparing for the upcoming NFL season.

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  • •Vic Fangio made jokes about Dr. Fauci during Eagles press conference.
  • •He referenced Fauci's Senate hearing from July 29.
  • •Fangio joked about using the Fifth Amendment to avoid questions.
  • •Eagles are preparing for the 2026 NFL season after last year's Wild Card exit.
  • •Team's offseason has included trading star wide receiver A.J. Brown.
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  • 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Shut Up and Call Plays,’ ‘I Love Coach Vic’ — NFL World Has Mixed Reaction As Eagles DC Vic Fangio Takes Dig at Dr. Anthony Fauci
  • 6:05 PMFox News — Eagles coach Vic Fangio mocks Anthony Fauci's Senate hearing spectacle during his own press conference - Fox News
  • 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles Coach Drags Fauci for Taking the Fifth: ‘Did You Guys See That?! Oh My God!’
  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles’ Vic Fangio roasts Dr. Anthony Fauci silence in training camp press conference
  • 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Vic Fangio makes Fauci joke, invokes Fifth Amendment during Eagles presser
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Vic Fangio held a press conference on Thursday after the Philadelphia Eagles wrapped up their second day of training camp practices. With reporters seated to hear the veteran coach’s thoughts on his defense, he had a curious remark to start the day, “invoking” the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering questions.

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio took a shot at Dr. Anthony Fauci while addressing the media during a Thursday press conference.

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Vic Fangio joked about taking the Fifth Amendment like Anthony Fauci during his Eagles press conference after watching parts of the Senate hearing.

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